scroll to bottom wrote:does anyone know if when smart is charged, if they will be paying for the whole of tuition before any other scholarships are applied.

or if they will pay the remainder....because I feel as though they should pay for the full tuition because that's what their promising,----- in short I don't really know how to address to both SMART and my school without sounding like I'm "money hungry" for wanting my refund checks. ( because I need that money for other expenses that will not all be able to be covered by SMART stipends)

I believe that depends purely on your school's policy. My school applies outside aid first to the balance, then any institutional aid to the remainder. My school doesn't give refunds for remaining institutional scholarships, however. SMART will pay for your full tuition no matter the cost. I'd look into your school's policy or contact your financial aid office.

[quote="scroll to bottom"]does anyone know if when smart is charged, if they will be paying for the whole of tuition before any other scholarships are applied.

or if they will pay the remainder....because I feel as though they should pay for the full tuition because that's what their promising,----- in short I don't really know how to address to both SMART and my school without sounding like I'm "money hungry" for wanting my refund checks. ( because I need that money for other expenses that will not all be able to be covered by SMART stipends)[/quote]

I believe that depends purely on your school's policy. My school applies outside aid first to the balance, then any institutional aid to the remainder. My school doesn't give refunds for remaining institutional scholarships, however. SMART will pay for your full tuition no matter the cost. I'd look into your school's policy or contact your financial aid office.

does anyone know if when smart is charged, if they will be paying for the whole of tuition before any other scholarships are applied.

or if they will pay the remainder....because I feel as though they should pay for the full tuition because that's what their promising,----- in short I don't really know how to address to both SMART and my school without sounding like I'm "money hungry" for wanting my refund checks. ( because I need that money for other expenses that will not all be able to be covered by SMART stipends)

does anyone know if when smart is charged, if they will be paying for the whole of tuition before any other scholarships are applied.

or if they will pay the remainder....because I feel as though they should pay for the full tuition because that's what their promising,----- in short I don't really know how to address to both SMART and my school without sounding like I'm "money hungry" for wanting my refund checks. ( because I need that money for other expenses that will not all be able to be covered by SMART stipends)

I contacted SMART, and they said I have to reject federal financial aid by August 1st to receive SMART funding. I rejected all federal funding but I have received scholarships from the state I'm in, as well as the public university that I attend. Does a state scholarship and a public school scholarship count as federal financial aid or can I accept those scholarships as well? Thanks!

I contacted SMART, and they said I have to reject federal financial aid by August 1st to receive SMART funding. I rejected all federal funding but I have received scholarships from the state I'm in, as well as the public university that I attend. Does a state scholarship and a public school scholarship count as federal financial aid or can I accept those scholarships as well? Thanks!

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